Happy Pride Month! There are a lot of awesome LGBTQIA+ books out there that don't get the spotlight as much. So, here's a list of some great stories (with their Goodreads blurbs) to check out. Amulet of Wishes — Rita A. Rubin The Guardians are the protectors of Aloseria. They are the keepers of the … Continue reading 10+ LGBTQIA+ Reads
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ARC Review — It Is What It Is, Because It Never Was
Title: It Is What It Is, Because It Never Was, And What Never Was, Can Never BeAuthor: Ronnell Beaty Genre: PoetryPages: 177 pagesPublication date: April 25, 2021 Thank you, Ronnell, for giving me a copy of the book in exchange for a fair review! It Is What It Is, Because It Never Was is a poetry … Continue reading ARC Review — It Is What It Is, Because It Never Was
Best books of 2021
As the year comes to a wrap, it's time for the annual best books. So, here is a list of my favorite books that I've read this year. Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron — It’s 200 years after Cinderella found her prince, but the fairy tale is over. Teen girls are now required to … Continue reading Best books of 2021
Book review – Cinderella Is Dead (Spoiler Free)
"I think sometimes we make the mistake of thinking monsters are abhorrent aberrations, lurking in the darkest recesses, when the truth is far more disturbing. The most monstrous men are those who sit in plain sight, daring you to challenge them." Title: Cinderella Is DeadAuthor: Kalynn BayronGenre: YA Fantasy/RetellingPages: 400 pagesPublication date: July 7, 2020 … Continue reading Book review – Cinderella Is Dead (Spoiler Free)
Late birthday catch-up
Hello everyone! I was going to do a book tag for my birthday, but I’ve been swamped with family stuff and work. Which is good since my freelance editing business is making profit and progress. So, here’s a casual book update instead. So far, I’ve read twenty-six books this year. The best ones have to … Continue reading Late birthday catch-up
To writers who fear the first draft
Dear writers who are afraid of the first draft, It's all right. As cliché as it might sound, we've all been there with a blank page hovering in front of us. Uneven plot lines. Characters with blue eyes one page and brown eyes twenty pages later. Ideas swarm around in our heads, but none make … Continue reading To writers who fear the first draft
Book review – Rage is a Wolf (Spoiler Free)
"You know, I think I've always thought that it'll be okay. Someone will save us. I'll still go to college, get some job, and have some life. Someday we'll stop fighting each other. We'll stop chopping down the rainforests and filling the water with chemicals. Girls won't have to get home early and never walk … Continue reading Book review – Rage is a Wolf (Spoiler Free)
It’s time to listen
I found a powerful poem recently. In light of the world being its same brutal self, I decided to share it. It's called "Compassion Fatigue" by Ebony Stewart. It was performed in 2016, but it's even more relevant today in 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeRafMKWg-Q
Writing a book is two jobs
A while back, Hank Green made a Vlogsbrothers video, talking about writing. He mentioned what Tommy Orange said when he saw him speak at the University of Montana. "At one point in the talk, he referred to himself as a kind of duality. There are times when he's a writer, and there are times when … Continue reading Writing a book is two jobs
A tip for a troubled writer
The road is rough; I know. But think about the last time you saw a mountain and freaked out. It stood so much higher than you, but now you stand so much higher than it. This is another mountain you can get past. Whether it's finding a literary agent, finding time to write, or other … Continue reading A tip for a troubled writer
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